– CU24 the line-up! –

We have a truly fabulous 48 hours in store for our Unpluggers this year. Whether you’re a seasoned field attendee or new in 2024, we promise there’ll be something for you in this year’s top-notch line-up.

– Thursday 12th September –

Pitch-up, grab some lunch and enjoy and afternoon of professional & personal development sessions and wellbeing workshops before a tasty dinner and optional fireside learning session.

– CPD workshops –

Working with Difficult People

Chris Croft
Tactics and tips for dealing with "that person"!
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Know yourself and your values

Jude Tipper
Becoming a better communicator
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Raise up your self-awareness

Dan Hare
Based on 'The 7 habits of highly effective people'
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Navigating micro-communities

Helena Hornby
Because bigger isn't always better!
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– Wellbeing sessions –

The Magnificent 7

Layne Hamerston
Meet the 7 characters you need in your life
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Drawing on Nature

Alan Oram
Cultivate your creativity, with inspiration from nature
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– Fireside learning –

An atmospheric audience and open question session with an industry icon.

Chatham House Chat

Amanda Coleman
Crisis communications consultant
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– Friday 13th September –

A full day! Our fabulous keynote speaker, followed by a choice of CPD workshops, finishing the day with two-hours of wellbeing options.

– KEYNOTE SPEAKER –

Inspiration to get our main day off to a cracking start!

Collaboration and inclusion at the heart of all we do

Jenni Douglas-Todd
Fascinating learning and insights
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– CPD workshops –

Ripple Map Rendez-Vous

Alex Waddington and Sarah Holmes
Data Vis fun!
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Talking Health

Matt Dolman
Making time for difficult conversations
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Unlock self-awareness and improve communication

Sue Mellor
Everyone loves a bit of Myers-Briggs
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Crisis comms 2024

Amanda Coleman
Top tips from the rockface
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– Wellbeing activities –

Dancing in the field!

Carla Black is BACK!
Get your stetsons on, it's line dancing!
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Yoga

Irena Beniston
An hour of relaxing hatha yoga
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Enter the dragon - connection through play

Vix Hobbs
Fun in the field
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The Vent Tent

Your space to share and care
A Friday staple in the CU field
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– Saturday wellbeing activity –

Making the most of our natural surroundings, stay for the morning and enjoy a relaxing activity in nature.

Insect hotel making

Dorset Wildlife Trust
Make and take home!
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